Distance Learning Diploma in Computer Programming

Computer programming, often referred to as computer coding, involves writing, designing, debugging, testing and maintaining of the source code of a computer program. This requires specialized knowledge for which a student will have to study an exclusive short term or long term course at the higher education level. A diploma in computer programming is a very popular professional course pursued by young students in India today.

Generally students opt for distance learning programs to pursue diploma in computer programming as these programs are short in duration, flexible and cost effective. Let us take a look at the institutes that provide a diploma in computer programming through distance education methods.

A candidate applying to study a diploma course in computer programming must have passed the 10+2 school board examination successfully.

The applicant must have been a student of the science stream in high school.

The applicant must have studied computer either at the secondary school or higher secondary school level.

Every applicant must submit at the time of admission photocopies of mark sheets of all examinations passed, documents proving one’s identity such as valid passport or voter id card and passport size photographs.

The completed and signed application form along with registration fees must be submitted at the institute admission counters within the date notified by the institute.

If the applicant is a working professional, he must submit a letter of recommendation issued by the head of the organization he is engaged with.

Duration of the Course

The period of study extends between 1 year to 2 years. Duration is dependent on the administration of the institute and the syllabus followed. Distance learning students do not have to sit for examinations at the time notified by the institute; they pursue studies and appear for final exams according to their own flexible timings. So there is no fixed time of study for distance education candidates.

Career Prospects

An employment fact states that more than 42,000 computer programmers were employed in the US alone. The demand for skilled workers to write the programs for computers used in different sectors of the economy is on a rise each year. The different positions that a student of computer programming can hold are:

Computer Programmer

Programmer Analyst

Systems Analyst

With experience and higher study, a computer programmer can start work as a Computer Software Engineer